The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Students will examine the course of events and significance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, an important battle during the course of the War of 1812.

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Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

In the course of the lesson, students will

identify the advantages of General Andrew Jackson’s troops during the battle
interpret why the battle was called “Horseshoe Bend”
evaluate the motives of Native Americans who sided with Jackson and those who fled from battle

Essential and guiding questions:

Why is the Battle of Horseshoe Bend important to the study of the War of 1812?
What were General Andrew Jackson’s advantages during the battle?
Why are General Jackson’s troops fighting the Creek Indians?

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

Primary Source Horseshoe Bend Map found on the TSLA website
Horseshoe Bend article found at http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/54horseshoe/54facts3.htm
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